Theatrics: meaning, definitions and examples
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theatrics
[ ฮธiหรฆtrษชks ]
in drama
Theatrics refers to exaggerated or dramatic behavior, often associated with acting or performance. It involves the use of exaggerated gestures, facial expressions, and vocal intonations to convey emotions or messages to an audience.
Synonyms
dramatics, exaggeration, histrionics.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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theatrics |
Used when referring to exaggerated and highly emotional behavior, often for attention.
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dramatics |
Typically used to describe behavior that is over-the-top or overly emotional, often in response to minor events.
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histrionics |
Often used with a negative connotation, referring to overly theatrical or dramatic behavior, typically to draw attention.
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exaggeration |
Use when someone is making something seem larger, better, or worse than it actually is.
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Examples of usage
- She was known for her theatrics on stage, captivating the audience with her dramatic gestures.
- His theatrics during the play added an extra layer of emotion to the performance.
in everyday life
Theatrics can also refer to exaggerated or dramatic behavior in everyday life, beyond the realm of performance. It involves putting on a show or display of emotions for effect or attention.
Synonyms
drama, exaggeration, showiness.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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theatrics |
Used to describe exaggerated, dramatic behavior intended to attract attention or express emotions in an exaggerated way. Often used in a critical or negative sense.
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drama |
Typically used to describe situations or performances with intense emotional elements. It can refer to real-life conflicts and emotions, or to a genre of performance art like plays and movies. Can be neutral but is sometimes used negatively to describe exaggerated emotional reactions.
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exaggeration |
Used to describe statements or behaviors that make something seem more significant or extreme than it actually is. Often used in a critical sense to indicate that someone is not being realistic.
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showiness |
Used to describe behavior or style that is meant to attract attention by being overly flashy or ostentatious. Often carries a negative connotation implying a lack of subtlety or taste.
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Examples of usage
- His theatrics at the party drew all the attention to him.
- She was tired of his constant theatrics and wished he would just be genuine.
Translations
Translations of the word "theatrics" in other languages:
๐ต๐น teatralidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเคเคเฅเคฏเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Theatralik
๐ฎ๐ฉ teatrikalitas
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะฐััะฐะปัะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ teatralnoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆผๅ็ใช่ก็บ
๐ซ๐ท thรฉรขtralitรฉ
๐ช๐ธ teatralidad
๐น๐ท teatralik
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ๊ทน์ ์ธ ํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชู ุซูู ู ุณุฑุญู
๐จ๐ฟ teatralita
๐ธ๐ฐ teatralita
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅงๆง
๐ธ๐ฎ teatralnost
๐ฎ๐ธ leikrรฆni
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะฐััะปะฐะฝะดััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแขแ แแแฃแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ teatrallฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ teatralidad
Etymology
The word 'theatrics' originated in the mid-18th century from the Greek word 'theatron', meaning 'a place for viewing'. It evolved to encompass the idea of dramatic or exaggerated behavior, both in the context of performance and everyday life. The use of theatrics can be traced back to ancient Greek theater, where actors used exaggerated gestures and expressions to convey emotions to the audience.
See also: amphitheatre, theatrical.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,892 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 34889 escapee
- 34890 untruthfulness
- 34891 slalom
- 34892 theatrics
- 34893 outgrowing
- 34894 viewable
- 34895 cowslip
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